Some observations from Jim Peters: I have not written about the meanderings of my mind for quite a while. It is probably time that I do so. I was thinking of how peaceful it is in Lowell’s politic since Kevin Murphy became City Manager. Kevin definitely knew how…
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The Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technology Center from Southwick Hall at UMass Lowell North Campus. Photos by Tony Sampas.
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City Councilor Dan Rourke is urging the City Manager to pursue funding for a new public art initiative in Lowell. Blogger Gerry Nutter wrote about this effort and cited the facts behind the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge for Cities: Bloomberg Philanthropies is launching a new program to support temporary…
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Governor Patrick in Lowell It was great to see Governor Patrick in Lowell on Tuesday, bringing even more state money to the city. The Governor’s opening comment – that when he looked around he could not see a building that had not benefited from state funding in some way –…
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Book Launch. Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street, Lowell MA. October 15, 2014.
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Thank you to everyone who last night attended or wanted to attend (but could not) the book launch for ‘Mill Power: The Origin and Impact of Lowell National Historical Park.” We had a big crowd at the National Park Visitor Center. UTEC provided the food. Park staff made all the…
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Congratulations to co-blogger Paul Marion for the very successful launch event for his new book, Mill Power: The Origin and Impact of Lowell National Historical Park tonight at the National Park Visitor Center. The VC theater was packed with well-wishers who heard several people whose interviews are prominently featured from…
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